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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,966.48, 59,883.84 and 25,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,966.48, 59,883.84 and 25,925.76 is: 38,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,966.48 : 59,883.84 = 25,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,966.48/59,883.84 = 25,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,966.48x = 59,883.84 × 25,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,966.48x = 1,552,534,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,534,063.72/39,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,845.90

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